The Camas Public Library will offer "The Art of Watching Movies," an adult workshop from 5:30-7 p.m., on June 18, July 14 and Aug. 14. This series will take a deep dive into America's passion for watching movies. Each session's presentations and discussions explore a different aspect of movie-watching, helping you engage more thoughtfully with […]
The Cascade Park Community Library will host a presentation from 6-7:45 p.m. June 18 by author and environmental activist Rand Schenck. He'll examine 100 years of Pacific Northwest forestry, revealing how close our region's forests came to extinction and what we can do today to support efforts toward old growth rebirth.
Leave Your Troubles at the Door, 6-8 p.m. June 18 at Orchards Tap, is an improvised stand-up comedy showcase where the audience's problems create the topics of the jokes. Audience members anonymously write their problems down on pieces of paper, put them in a box before the show and comedians tackle those issues with on-the-spot […]
CouveSwing hosts a night of swing dancing featuring the Lindy Hop and East Coast Swing every Wednesday night (except Dec. 24 or Dec. 31) at The Valiant Ballroom, 109 W. Ninth St. Classes are $10 for drop-ins or $30 for the whole month. Beginner/refresher lessons are from 6-7 p.m. and social dancing is 7-9 p.m. […]
The Kiwanis Club of Salmon Creek will host a rummage sale fundraiser from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. June 19, 20 and 21 at 707 N.W. 85th St., Vancouver. To donate items, email kiwanisofsalmoncreek@gmail.com. Learn more at k16018.site.kiwanis.org.
HOPE Dementia Support Group - Woodland is a weekly support group for caregivers of individuals living with dementia. Meetings are 10 a.m. to noon Thursdays at the Woodland East Mobile Home Park Clubhouse at 369 Gun Club Road, Woodland.
The East Vancouver Farmers Market is 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursdays from June through September at Columbia Tech Center, 17701 S.E. Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver. The market features 50 small businesses offering a range of fresh produce, prepared food and artisan products. Parking is free. See a list of vendors and a market map […]
Community Development’s Learning Lab covers a new topic every month from building permits and land use review to animal control and code enforcement. The lab meets from 11 a.m. to noon on the third Thursday of every month in the Public Service Center, sixth floor training room 679, 1300 Franklin St., Vancouver. Presentations given by […]
The Salmon Creek Farmers Market is 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Thursdays, June 12 to Oct. 2 at Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center, 2211 N.E. 139th St., Vancouver. This market features fresh produce and prepared food, flowers and artisan products and crafts. The Harvest Halloween Market is Oct. 30. New vendors can apply at managemymarket.com.
Take Off Pounds Sensibly - Vancouver 954 meets 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursdays at Minnehaha Church of Christ, 3217 N.E. 54th St., Vancouver. For more information, contact Helen Sheerin at 503-351-7395.
Single Seniors will meet at Golden Corral buffet, 11801 N.E. Fourth Plain Blvd. starting at 2:30 p.m. June 19. For more information, call 360-892-8944.
The Civil Service Commission meeting is 3 to 5 p.m. every third Thursday. Commissioners typically certify backgrounds, eligibility lists and meeting minutes. The commission also addresses any other business brought forward for their consideration. Check agenda for details and link to Microsoft Teams at clark.wa.gov/human-resources/civil-service-commission.
The 103rd annual Woodland Planters Days is June 19-22 at Horseshoe Lake Park, 700 Goerig St., Woodland, and at various downtown Woodland venues. The 2025 theme is "Legacies and Generations." The festival, the oldest continuous community celebration in Washington State, features a carnival, parades, the Columbia River Camaro Club car show, live entertainment, pet parade, […]
NAMI Connection is a recovery support group for adults living with mental illness. NAMI’s support groups are unique because they follow a structured model, ensuring everyone has an opportunity to be heard and to get what they need. Meetings are held virtually weekly on Thursdays from 3:30 to 5 p.m. via Zoom. Register at us02web.zoom.us.
Beacock Music Summer String Camp offers group sessions instructed by former orchestra teacher Sandra Edwards. Sessions are set up in three levels, meeting one day a week for eight weeks. Students may join for as many weeks as they like. Each class is $20 with a discount for students attending all eight classes. The camp […]
See a free showing of the documentary "A Choice of Weapons: Inspired by Gordon Parks" from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. June 19 -- Juneteenth -- at the Old Liberty Theater, 115 N. Main Ave., Ridgefield. Follow Parks' stellar career from staff photographer for LIFE magazine to his artistic development photographing everyday Americans and on to […]
HOPE Dementia Support Group is a weekly support group for those caring for individuals living with all types of dementia. Weekly meetings are 6 to 8 p.m. Thursdays at The Hampton Salmon Creek, 14715 N.E. 20th Ave., Vancouver. A Zoom option is available.
Vampire Unicorns will host a "Hydrosols: Floral Water" workshop from 6-8 p.m. June 19 at 3510 N.E. Third Ave., Camas. Learn what they are and how they differ from essential oils. Students will see a demonstration of a professional set-up in comparison to a DIY home set-up. Then students will make their own customized hydrosol blends […]
The Area Agency on Aging and Disabilities of Southwest Washington will host a series of fitness classes to help older adults become more active. The Battle Ground and Brush Prairie area will have two classes a day, one from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. and the other at 10 to 11 a.m. Both held on Wednesdays […]
The Kiwanis Club of Salmon Creek will host a rummage sale fundraiser from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. June 19, 20 and 21 at 707 N.W. 85th St., Vancouver. To donate items, email kiwanisofsalmoncreek@gmail.com. Learn more at k16018.site.kiwanis.org.